Motorcycles 2018 Luxury Touring Motorcycle MSRP Comparison

21:57 10 november 2017

21:57 10 november 2017 Source:
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2018 Yamaha Star Venture Behind the Design

<p>The story behind Yamaha's new transcontinental touring bike</p>Right now, riders have two basic touring choices: sophisticated-but-soulless luxury machines from metric manufacturers or traditional American V-twins that typically offer more “authenticity” than modern amenities. Yamaha’s Derek Brooks calls this the “full-dress paradox” and says this is the problem Yamaha set out to solve with its new Star Venture. “Why should buyers have to choose between traditional emotional appeal and modern technology and luxury?” Brooks asks.

We compare the manufacturer suggested retail pricing of 19 luxury touring models from BMW, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, and Yamaha. In light of Honda’s new 2018 Gold Wing release, we thought it would be beneficial to take a closer look at the grandest of the grand—the cream of the

Honda turned a lot of heads recently with the unveiling of its new 2018 Gold Wing.

Weighing the bike for the buck of 19 touring titans

BMW, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, and Yamaha all offer premium, full-dress motorcycles made for comfortable long-distance touring. It’s easy to get lost in the multitude of options available from each manufacturer. It’s even tougher to evaluate the cost-per-dollar ratio of each of the specific models and their respective packages.

Honda’s liquid-cooled Gold Wing is the first motorcycle with CarPlay

<p>CarPlay on two wheels</p>This being a motorcycle, there are some key differences in how CarPlay works. The rider can see it on a 7-inch LCD screen that’s on the small dash between the handlebars. Riders of the &dollar;23,500 (and up) Gold Wing will have to plug their iPhones in via USB in the trunk of the bike or in the storage compartment up front, according to Road Show,and then are required to pair a Bluetooth headset (either a standalone or one built into their helmet).

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In light of Honda’s new 2018 Gold Wing release, we thought it would be beneficial to take a closer look at the grandest of the grand—the cream of the crop—in all their five-figure glory. For the sake of simplicity, we’ve broken this chart into three separate categories: brand, model, and price.

Brand

Model

Price

BMW

K1600GT

$22,595

BMW

K1600B

$23,545

BMW

K1600GTL

$25,595

BMW

K1600GTL Exclusive

$30,395

Harley-Davidson

Electra Glide Ultra Classic

$24,249

Harley-Davidson

Road Glide Ultra

$26,399

Harley-Davidson

Ultra Limited Low

$26,899

Harley-Davidson

Ultra Limited

$26,999

Harley-Davidson

CVO Limited

$42,949

Honda

Gold Wing

$23,500

Honda

Gold Wing DCT

$24,700

Honda

Gold Wing Tour

$26,700

Honda

Gold Wing Tour DCT

$27,700

Honda

Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT

$31,500

Indian

Roadmaster Classic

$26,999

Indian

Roadmaster

$28,999

Indian

Roadmaster Elite

$36,999

Yamaha

Star Venture

$24,999

Yamaha

Star Venture Transcontinental

$26,999

While it’s easy enough to compare these models on paper, personal preference will always be more subjective. As Social Media Specialist Brian Hatano stated in his Yamaha Star Venture review, “The flip side to the touring/cruiser paradox has nothing to do with practical amenities, power, or price. It’s more about heritage and emotional attraction to the machine. Whether [a specific model] checks those boxes, of course, depends on the individual.”

We want your opinions. What do you look for first and foremost in a touring motorcycle? Are comfort and storage worth more to you than engine performance and mileage? Do you favor one brand over others? How do you tour?

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